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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Blainestang
Prototype Carbon Fiber widebody wheel arch... sorry for the dirty car :D


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Very nice look Blaine!!
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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from where??
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Very nice look Blaine!!
Thanks... a lot of questions to be answered, decisions to be made, etc, but I look forward to a complete set of production widebody arches with some correspondingly wide wheels


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from where??
Turn17

As mentioned, this is just a prototype. Looking for input on material (CF/factory-look plastic), width (prototype is 3/4" wider than stock), etc., from those that are interested, though.
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Blainestang
Prototype Carbon Fiber widebody wheel arch... sorry for the dirty car :D


IMG_3443 by Blainestang, on Flickr
Originally Posted by Blainestang
Thanks... a lot of questions to be answered, decisions to be made, etc, but I look forward to a complete set of production widebody arches with some correspondingly wide wheels




Turn17

As mentioned, this is just a prototype. Looking for input on material (CF/factory-look plastic), width (prototype is 3/4" wider than stock), etc., from those that are interested, though.
def interested in a set of factory-look widebody arches
ya a full set with front and rear would be awesome
in for more specs or details
please update us when u have more info
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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Ouch! On the way home from MOTD a trailer lost it's fender.
we found it
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 04:53 AM
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The carbon against the plastic is kind of a funky combination. Not sure I like it or not. Adds to the racer look but I'd have to see it in black plastic as well as it could look more cohesive.
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcracker
def interested in a set of factory-look widebody arches
ya a full set with front and rear would be awesome
in for more specs or details
please update us when u have more info
Thanks for the input. I'll be looking into CF and plastic production. Having plastic molds made may be cost prohibitive, but we'll see.


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Ouch! On the way home from MOTD a trailer lost it's fender.
we found it
That stinks... a couple years ago on the way home from MOTD, one of our club members literally ran over an alligator!


Originally Posted by Drewbrese
The carbon against the plastic is kind of a funky combination. Not sure I like it or not. Adds to the racer look but I'd have to see it in black plastic as well as it could look more cohesive.
I think some people will like the CF look, but others would like the subtlety of plastic. We'll see what the production costs are, interest, etc., and see where it goes.
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Old May 8, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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I had a set of those in anthracite. I liked them but they were too heavy.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Oh yeah and the center caps are like $25 a pop.
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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Old May 9, 2012 | 02:18 AM
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Digging the black Nate!
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:08 AM
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I watch alot of movies from Chatsworth.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:42 AM
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TA2DMAC
Ouch! On the way home from MOTD a trailer lost it's fender.
we found it
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Beautiful.
Which bike rack is that?
I love the way that looks much better than my Yakimas...
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ///Matthew
I watch alot of movies from Chatsworth.
I ROFL'ed so hard on this one. I'm originally from that area, and spent a couple of years "working" in/on films in Chatsworth.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Digging the black Nate!
Of course you do! Did I read that you're no longer in LA? Let me know if you come back.
[QUOTE=speedkills66;3508273][QUOTE=AdrenaliNate;3508163]Woolsey/Black Canyon- Chatsworth, CA

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Beautiful.
Which bike rack is that?
I love the way that looks much better than my Yakimas...
OEM rack with Thule Criteriums (blacked out).
Originally Posted by Bullie
I ROFL'ed so hard on this one. I'm originally from that area, and spent a couple of years "working" in/on films in Chatsworth.
I imagine a lot of those creepy homes I pass on my way towards Rocketdyne are "sets" for those Chatsworth films.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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^^^^^^Yeah, a few. Not to mention the many times things were filmed right across the street from schools etc. lol It was quite uncomfortable.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Next mod is safari rack with 4 more hella 500's
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Next mod is safari rack with 4 more hella 500's
That should be awesome!
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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My son took this in front of Tapoco Lodge Gas Station while attending MOTD 10.
Beautiful!!! I need to post mine up haha
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Just got my new toy last month. Started modifying some small stuff on it, can't wait to start on the big ones...

 

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Old May 10, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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New to the forum

Just got my new toy last month. Started modifying some small stuff on it, can't wait to start on the big ones...

Simply gorgeous
 

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Old May 10, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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All cleaned up, new thermostat, tires, and wheels. headed to the track tomorrow afternoon!

 
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